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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.02, 1,353.76 and 561.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.02, 1,353.76 and 561.35 is: 774.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.02 : 1,353.76 = 561.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.02/1,353.76 = 561.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.02x = 1,353.76 × 561.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.02x = 759,933.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,933.18/981.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.64

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